BRIERLEY CLOSE, LU6 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3NB

BRIERLEY CLOSE, LU6 3NB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3NB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3NB, encompassing approximately 2723 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3NB area, explore the LU6 3NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU6 3NB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 5
  • Southfields Road with total crimes: 3
  • Abbey Mews with total crimes: 2

BRIERLEY CLOSE, LU6 3NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.41-16.67%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2033.33%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.10200.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-60.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.770.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.200.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20245
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 3NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lowther Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Southfields Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Abbey Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oldhill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grovebury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seamons Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fox Dells
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1